Atwater High School

Atwater High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2201 Fruitland Ave,  Atwater, CA
Merced Union High School District
3.9
3.0
2,051 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Torrin Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
40.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
504:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
81.5%
White
12.4%
Asian
2.4%
Black
1.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Merced College 269 Students
California State University - Stanislaus 255 Students
California State University - Fresno 246 Students
University of California - Merced 246 Students
University of California - Davis 183 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 157 Students
San Francisco State University 144 Students
University of California - Berkeley 142 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 127 Students
University of San Francisco 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 73 Students
Business 67 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Criminology 43 Students
Education 37 Students
Elementary Education 33 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Computer Science 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 451 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/23/2025
Atwater High School is overall a decent school when in the correct crowds. The teachers are great and amazing but the administrators could be a little better. It isn't too bad for it to make or break the overall experience. The food got a little better overtime, it just depends on the day.
2.0 Senior
3/16/2025
I don't recommend parents to bring their kids to this school because they are so unorganized, less safety, rude staff members, and rules that don't apply to anything.
5.0 Senior
2/27/2025
The experience I would say that I have had at this school is wonderful. There is a big variety of clubs, very diverse in cultures and teachers are very helpful and supportive whenever you need help with anything. Some bad Parts of my experience though were the fights amongst some students.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/3/2013
This school is performing better than most in the valley. With a diverse group of students its test scores have flourished. The Ag program is the best in the state and has been recognized as such. The Principal is strong and is focused on student involvement. The leadership seems to try new things e...
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1.0 student
11/1/2011
they don't even deserve a one in my opinion its the worst school in the area. people are better off going to buhac at least there the staff know how to deal with problems(or from what i've heard) i would reccommend any school over atwater high
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Atwater High School

Atwater High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atwater, CA, in the Atwater neighborhood, and is served by the Merced Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,051 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Atwater High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $453,574. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Community School Atwater Campus, Buhach Colony High School, Landmark Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Atwater has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atwater High School.

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